Spirea Varieties

November 14, 2024 Post a Comment

Spirea varieties

Perhaps the most popular types of spirea are 'Triumphans' (Spiraea billardii), a magnificent summer blooming shrub with dark pink blossoms, and Bridal Wreath Spiraea (Spiraea prunifolia). Bridal Wreath grows 5 to 6 feet (1.5-2 m.) tall and can make great hedge plants with their romantic white flowers.

Should spirea be cut back every year?

Spirea bushes with red fall foliage and dead flowers blossoms are ready for a prune. Plan on pruning a spirea bush at least twice a year. Regular, scheduled trimming promotes good health and new growth. Removal of dead or excess branches allows sunlight better penetration to the interior and lower branches.

Does spirea need full sun?

Spireas (Spiraea species) are among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow. These attractive shrubs are fast growing and should be grown in full sun for best flowering. They can, however, tolerate partial shade.

Where is the best place to plant a spirea?

Spirea performs best in full sun, producing more blooms, vibrant color and brighter fall foliage. Plants can take light shade, with spring bloomers more shade tolerant than summer bloomers.

What is the longest blooming spirea?

DOUBLE PLAY DOOZIE® SPIRAEA

One of the longest blooming shrubs you can grow.
Non-stop, hot pink-red blossoms from late spring to frost.
Visited by pollinating bees and hummingbirds but deer walk right on by.
Sets no seed and won't spread around your garden.
Grows in full sun to part sun, but flowers best in 6+ hours of sun.

Which spirea blooms all summer?

Summer-blooming spirea (Japanese spirea, Korean spirea, and Birchleaf spirea) For summer-blooming spirea, here are some of the best: 'Anthony Waterer' Japanese spirea, a cultivar that has been around for generations. Its improvement, 'Neon Flash', has even more vivid pink and larger flowers.

What month do you prune spirea?

This is one i've had in my yard for years and i've never really pruned it because it doesn't need it

Should I cut my spirea to the ground?

Prune spirea to get big flower clusters Spirea that's not pruned or pruned to the ground each spring has a casual, loose habit. In early spring, before the leaf buds start to swell, cut all of the stems down so they're 4 to 6 in. tall.

What do you do with spirea bushes for the winter?

Tips for Overwintering Spirea

Prune Lightly as Needed. After shrubs lose their leaves, remove dead or damaged branches.
Stop Providing Fertilizer. To ensure plants harden off sufficiently, stop fertilizing six to eight weeks before the first frost. ...
Water. ...
Mulch. ...
Protect from Pests.

Does spirea spread?

It flowers best when sited in full sun and spreads by suckers to form colonies. It is a hardy and aggressive plant and you should remove the root suckers promptly to control its spread and prune in late winter and early spring before new growth. To rejuvenate a tired plant, you can cut it close to the ground.

Does spirea need a lot of water?

Spireas like moist, well drained soil. One inch or rainfall or water each week is best. Avoid overwatering.

How do you keep spirea blooming?

Japanese spirea should be tip pruned in late winter or early spring prior to bud swell and before the shrub leafs out. Also, at this time, remove any dead, damaged, or diseased stems along with those that cross each other. To keep spirea looking great and to promote blooming, trim the plant at least twice per year.

How far apart do you plant spirea bushes?

Spacing: Space spirea plants 2 to 15 feet apart, depending on the expected mature width of the plant and the application. To create dense, full spirea hedges, you can space your plants more closely together as long as you give them some elbow room.

Does spirea stay green in winter?

Spirea is a genus of over 80 woody shrubs in the Rosaceae (rose) family. All varieties of Spirea are deciduous, meaning that it will lose its leaves in the winter.

Are spirea roots invasive?

Although common, Japanese spiraea should never be planted in your yard because they are capable of rapidly taking over other shrubs, grass, and trees. Once established, spiraea grows incredibly quickly and forms dense roots that overwhelm the existing native landscaping.

Will spirea rebloom if deadheaded?

If your spireas didn't get cut back in the spring you can take as much as six to eight inches off now. When deadheaded in early July the plants will flower again.

What is the easiest flowering shrub to grow?

Potentilla are likely the very easiest flowering shrub to grow, they literally thrive on neglect. Because they have been so widely planted they seem to be considered “too common”. There are many newer varieties available, but if you want the easiest to grow, stick with the highly reliable old fashioned originals.

What is the best low maintenance shrub?

Some of the favorite low-maintenance shrubs include Boxwood, Dwarf Gardenia, Rosemary, and Rhododendron. You can add in a variety of sizes to add some extra curb appeal as well as flowering, evergreen, and deciduous shrubs for the front of your house.

What pairs well with spirea?

Barberry, heuchera, and clematis pair well with spirea in perennial beds, groundcovers and mass plantings.

Should I cut back spirea after flowering?

You should actually prune your spirea more than once a year, at least twice. Give it a good trim after it flowers in the spring by cutting back the tips of the stems to the top leaf bud. This removes the dead blossoms and also may trigger a second blooming and new leaf growth. You can also shape the shrub at this time.